Wednesday, September 27, 2006

CHIARA'S FINAL PICTURES FROM KANASAWA...
Kiki has moved on to the bright lights of Tokyo, so these will be the last photos of Kanasawa.
In a traditional kimono, Kiki bids farewell to her Japanese home of the last nine months..... Posted by Picasa
Kanasawa is in many ways a modern city.... Posted by Picasa
But it is also steeped in ancient tradition... Posted by Picasa
Very young, but learning English Posted by Picasa
Are they doing the Electric Slide? Posted by Picasa
Working 9 to 5..... Posted by Picasa
Oooops--junque off the internet! Posted by Picasa
Some people are way toooo cute! Posted by Picasa
Friends for life... Posted by Picasa
Goodbye to an ancient and beautiful place.... Posted by Picasa
THE CANDELIGHT PROCESSION CLOSES OUT FIESTA 2006.
For better illuminated photos, click on DANNY'S BLOG
link on the right side of this page and then scroll down to the procession photos.
The luminaria fires are lit along the winding path up to the Cross of the Martyrs awaiting the Candelight Processioners from the Cathedral. This is the view from Toesette's apartment. Posted by Picasa
Mariachis serenade the processioners as they arrive at the foot of the hill. Posted by Picasa
Confraternities and parishioners from throughout the city follow their banners up the hill. Posted by Picasa
The queen and DeVargas bask in the glow of the cadles. Posted by Picasa
Up, up they go as the faithful bring Fiesta 2006 officially to a close with prayers and Spanish hymns. Posted by Picasa

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